Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division. 2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit. Which of the following is/are correct?

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

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  • Q. Odisha is located in which part of India?
    A)Southern Peninsula
    B)Northern Plain
    C)Eastern Coast
    D)Western Coast
    Answer: Eastern Coast
  • Q. Which is the only marine sanctuary in Odisha?
    A)Nalabana
    B)Gahirmatha
    C)Bhitarkanika
    D)Debrigarh
    Answer: Gahirmatha
  • Q. Who built the well decorated and well sculptured temple of Konark?
    A)Narashimadeva-I
    B)Angavimadev-I
    C)Narashimadeva-II
    D)Narashimadeva-III
    Answer: Narashimadeva-I
  • Q. Meriah Sacrifice, the cause of Ghumsar Uprising was associated with
    A)Burning of Corn
    B)Animal Sacrifice
    C)Human Sacrifice
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Human Sacrifice
  • Q. Dongria Kondhs reside in which district?
    A)Balasore
    B)Koraput
    C)Sambalpur
    D)None of these
    Answer: Koraput
  • Q. Bija Pandu festival is celebrated in which place of Odisha?
    A)Sundargarh
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Keonjhar
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. When does the summer season commence in Odisha?
    A)January
    B)June
    C)May
    D)March
    Answer: March
  • Q. Terracotta work is famous in
    A)Jagatsinghpur
    B)Koraput
    C)Rayagada
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which is the important craft of Kansari caste in Odisha?
    A)Brass and bell metal ware
    B)Bamboo craft
    C)Silver filigree
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Brass and bell metal ware
  • Q. Which of the following is a limestone cave?
    A)Khandagiri cave
    B)Gupteswar cave
    C)Udayagiri cave
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Gupteswar cave
  • Q. Which among the following beach is located in Baleswar district?
    A)Gopalpur
    B)Aryapalli
    C)Sonapur
    D)Candipur
    Answer: Candipur
  • Q. The recommendation to formulate a scheme for consolidating all Odia speaking areas first was suggested by
    A)Sachchidanand Sinha Resolution
    B)Philip-Duff Committee
    C)Boundary Commission
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sachchidanand Sinha Resolution
  • Q. Match the following Location Minerals a. Sargipali belt 1. Dolomite b. Gangapur and Vindhya 2. Kyanite c. Magarmuhan 3. Graphite d. Mayurbhanj 4. Pyrophyllite
    A)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    B)a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
    C)a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    D)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
  • Q. Dalkhai Dance is performed during
    A)Dussehra
    B)Phagun Puni
    C)Bhaijiuntia
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The ‘Northern monsoon high’ is less widespread than the ‘annual high’ of the same region. 2. In the middle Baitarani basin, it has low monsoon rainfall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The Right to Education Act-2009 was started in which year in Odisha?
    A)2010
    B)2009
    C)2011
    D)2013
    Answer: 2010
  • Q. Harishchandra Sahayata Yojana Scheme is directed for
    A)pucca house
    B)free smartphones
    C)financial assistance for cremation
    D)for LED light distribution
    Answer: financial assistance for cremation
  • Q. Consider the following statements in relation with National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) in Odisha. 1. 1st implemented in Odisha by the Agricultural Department of Odisha in 2013. 2. It includes Soil Health Management. Which of the above statement is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. Which lake lies near Puri district of Odisha?
    A)Tampara
    B)Chilika
    C)Kolab
    D)Indravati
    Answer: Chilika
  • Q. By what name is the design drawn on the floor by women using rice powder or chalk powder known?
    A)Pothi Chitra
    B)Jhoti Chita
    C)Pattachitra
    D)None of these
    Answer: Jhoti Chita

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